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I bet one of your wheels is bent or one of your tires is severely out of
balance. I had the same thing happen to me in My Nova That is cheap and
easy to fix. If that is the case you can use your money towards a new
motor. Just a thought!
Andrew Graycar
Systems Administrator
925-456-2156
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I am now able to start my first project on my '69 El Camino. I have about
$1500 to spend. I have narrowed it down to either a new engine or rebuild
the suspension.
The engine is a 307, at idle has a oil pressure of about 10-20 and at
throttle has about 40-45. It smokes at start up only when the engine is
already hot. 7 of the pistons have a compression of about 145, with one at
130. If I were to replace the motor first I would get the best 350 that
$1500 can buy.
I was told that this engine was rebuilt 40k miles ago. However almost
everything the seller told me about this Elky was bull.
The suspension is crap. needs new everything, from springs to ball joints.
I can't drive it over 65 MPH (it starts to shake). I should have alittle
left over for a new carb and maybe some headers for the 307 that's in it
right now.
Keep in mind that I need this car for my daily driver. I have temporary
transportation while I do the work but I will need to drive this car (with
either the old engine and new suspension OR new engine and old
suspension) until I raise more funds.
I'm hoping you guys can give me some advise. I know in a perfect world I
would do them both at the same time, but it's not.
I've got plenty of pictures of my project on my site if you want to take a
look.
Thanks for your help...
JM
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www.angelfire.com/retro/project-69
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